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An April 12, 1941, article from the Escabana Daily Press out of California shows that it wasn’t always easy producing the Ford GPs. In this case striking works (and some reported sabotage of machinery) delayed manufacturing.
Long article from the same paper: Continue reading
These series of photos show Edsel Ford riding in a “Blitz Buggy”, which we now know as a Ford GP. Note that there’s no reference to the “Ford GP” in any text.
This photo appeared in several newspaper, including the April 11, 1941, issue of the Sikeston Standard out of Missouri.
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Originally published Nov 11, 2014: This photo includes Edsel Ford and was shot at the same event this video was taken.
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Originally published July 12, 2017: The original press photo that appeared in the newspaper at the bottom of this post.
“1941- Edsel Ford, in rear seat, and Brig. Gen. Charles Bonesteel go for a ride in the first Ford GP prototype jeep delivered to the U.S. Army after it rolled off the assembly line at the Ford River Rouge factory in Dearborn, Michigan. Photo measures approx. 7″ x 9″”
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Original posted 06/30/2016:
This photo and caption were published in the March 7, 1941, issue of the Owosso Argus Press. No article accompanied it.
Were the original Gala key chains encased in Acrylic like this? Maybe the dealer ones were? Price of this is $99, but seller will consider offers.
View all the information on ebay
“Rare Vintage Jeep Gala Tropical Motors St. Thomas V.I. Acrylic Keychain in Excellent Used Condition. My Father obtained this keychain while working in fleet sales for Willys in the Carribean and Central & South America in the 50’s and early 60’s. Measures approximately 1″ in diameter x 1/4″ thick. A must have for the Jeep Gala Surrey owner!!!”
UPDATE: WAs $3900. **SOLD**. Lance is selling this Mighty Mite. You can contact him via phone at 7606939285 or via email at Lancehicks @ ymail.com (remove spaces around the @).
“I have is a
mighty mite circa 1960’s
422(a) longer base.
Missing air cooling and a couple small items.
Lower seat cushion
Front grill piece.
Looking for 3900 obo.”
A former Atomic Energy Commission (has data tag) wagon.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/346732256632882
“1962 Willy wagon with a history! Odometer shows 99964 TMU. This was originally a government car for the Atomic Energy Commission in the early 60’s. Original owner was an engineer with them and bought it when he left AEC. Wagon has been in Colorado for many years. I started Resto but now have no time to finish. Wagon has been Garaged for past 4 years. . Interior door and side panels were warped so I removed them. Most trim removed to get ready for paint (I have all removed trim) I also have seats front and back stored in garage. Drivers seat still in wagon.
Seems like there could be value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4157077120973499/
“Willys CJ3B Project No title Not sure of mileage Extra parts Extra front and rear differential”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
Has a variety of updates.
“Street legal1954 willys jeep high hood cj3b
383 stroker, gear drive, edelbrock carb and intake. Runs great and never gets hot
Sm 465 trani
4/1 transfer case
Dana 44 front with ARB locker, disc brakes, Nitro Chromoly axle shafts, high steer, needles u joints
Dana 44 rear with detroit locker, full floating, lift bar
411 gears
Frame boxed and strapped
Full top and bikini top
2nd fuel cell
Winch and custom bumpers”
That’s about as many leaves as I’ve ever seen in an engine compartment.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/273184117456450
“1947 Willis jeep project does not run pm me for other info. No paper work will provide bill of sale”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
Unclear if it will run or not. Has a PTO winch.
“1950 cj 3a ran when parked owner puts Tran fluid down carb from time to time motor turns over it has all seats including one that fits between the two fronts he recently had the fuel tank cleaned”
Looks like a DJ-5 bumper has been added.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1260011304380017
“1954 willy’s Jeep Brand new rebuilt buick 234 engine Runs perfectly Clean title Serious inquiries only please”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/08/2020) It’s a project. It appears to have a reproduction tub.
https://bham.craigslist.org/cto/d/saginaw-1952-willys-jeep/7224301926.html
“Listing for a friend. Not my jeep. M38 running jeep serial number 66857 May 1952. Asking $5000. Contact owner at [hidden information]. Located in Alabaster, Al. I looked at the jeep and it is very solid and practically no rust. After consulting other jeep experts we believe it has a early reproduction M38 tub, but these early tubs did not have the cowl battery box or ax/shovel indents in the tub. Jeep comes with over $600 worth of new parts including a CJ wiring harness, manuals and new windshield glass. Would make a great parade jeep, 12 volt, she thinks the brakes were replaced? I did see new brake hoses. Jeep was in the process of being restored up to about 3 weeks ago.”
Not a whole lot of value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2653594761619394
“Selling a 1947 Willys body and frame. No drive train, just a roller. Body is just sitting on the frame, it is not bolted down. No title. Please let me know if you have any questions.”
